"The next major explosion is going to be
when genetics and computers come
together. I'm talking about an organic
computer - about biological substances that
can function like a semiconductor."
Alvin Toffler
Genetics
- The DNA Files: Award winning audio series on genetics by John
Hockenberry and guided by an outstanding panel of advisors.
- Genetics News: Various articles on genetics from Guardian
Unlimited.
- GRIN National Genetics Resource Program: The Germplasm
Resources Information Network web server provides germplasm
information about plants, animals, microbes and invertebrates.
This program is within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Agricultural Research Service.
- Human Genome Project HGP: Completed in 2003, the Human
Genome Project (HGP) was a 13-year project coordinated by
the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of
Health. During the early years of the HGP, the Wellcome Trust
(U.K.) became a major partner; additional contributions came
from Japan, France, Germany, China, and others.
- Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms: The National Human Genome
Research Institute (NHGRI) provides the Talking Glossary of
Genetic Terms to help people without scientific backgrounds
understand the terms and concepts used in genetic research.